Protein Overnight Oats (Printable view)
High-protein overnight oats with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple, and berries for an easy chilled breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Protein Addition
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl or jar, add rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.
02 - Incorporate maple syrup or honey, along with vanilla extract, and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well and add more milk if a looser texture is desired.
05 - Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and nut butter before serving. Enjoy chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can make it in advance and feel like a meal prep superstar with barely any effort.
- The creamy texture and customizable toppings never get boring—plus, it keeps you satisfied through mid-morning.
02 -
- Forgetting to mix in the protein powder completely leaves weird pockets in the oats—it&aposs worth whisking well.
- Letting it refrigerate at least eight hours truly transforms the texture—less than that and you miss the magic.
03 -
- If you prefer a looser texture, always start with a little less oats and more milk to adjust after chilling.
- Mix in a pinch of salt—it lifts all the other flavors, and makes the sweetness pop every time.